Friday, August 3, 2012

About the Book: The twisted troublemaker Two-Face is back in Gotham City, and Batman and Robin have to stop him. Read all about their first adventure as the Dynamic Duo!

Our Take: This early reader book is a reading level 2 Batman adventure that pits a modern Batman and Robin vs. Two Face. One of the things that will stand out to collectors is the artwork by the great Stephen E. Gordon. You may recognize Gordon's name as the man behind the X-Men Evolution cartoon and the never produced Batman: Asylum cartoon. Yeah, this one spoils us with fantastic artwork. This is a great book, with dynamic art...its great for any kid into Batman and fun for adult collectors, as well.

About the Book: A Gotham City hospital is being terrorized by Killer Croc, and it's up to Batman to save the day! Can the Caped Crusader clean the city sewers of this rotten reptile?

Our Take: Do you know what makes a terrible Batman book? Trick question..no such thing. This one is a level 2 "I can Read" feature. This one has a great Killer Croc story, easy to read for the kid in your life and it has the dynamic artwork to attract the adult collector. The artwork was done by none other than Stephen E. Gordon! You know Gordon..he was the man behind the X-Men Evolution cartoon designs and he developed the pitched, but never produced, Batman: Asylum cartoon. His Batman work is fantastic and a treat to see more of! We highly recommend this one.

About the book: The Joker and Harley Quinn have joined forces with the Scarecrow and Jervis Tetch and are terrorizing the citizens of Gotham City. Can Batman and Robin put the Fright Club out of business or will they fall prey to the madness and mayhem as well?

Our Take: Fright Club is a storybook style Batman book that features the dynamic duo vs. Joker, Harley Quinn and the Scarecrow. The story is charming and the artwork by Andy Smith is fun. He meshes various incarnations of the characters..a more modern Robin with a classic blue and gray bats, Batman: TAS Scarecrow and a more Super Powers Joker and of course the iconic Harley Quinn. This one is a great book for a great price for kids or collectors.

The Dark Knight Rises: Tools of the Trade (I Can Read Book 2)

About The Book: Fighting crime in Gotham City is a dangerous job, but with his trusted tools and gadgets, Batman is up to the challenge!

Our Take: This new book in the Dark Knight Rises "I Can Read" series is a great storybook that focuses on the tools at Batman's disposal, thanks to his old pal Lucius Fox. This book features Bane and Catwoman also...and of course that exciting new batman vehicle..."The Bat". This one is a great tie-in for the new film for any kid and even for adult collectors.

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The Dark Knight Rises: Batman versus Bane (I Can Read Book 2)

About the Book:Batman battles his toughest enemy yet—Bane. Will the Dark Knight rise to the challenge and save Gotham City?

Our Take: This great new "I Can Read" book features scenes straight out of the Dark Knight Rises interpreted for younger readers. This is a fantastic look at Bane taking on Gordon and Batman taking on Bane in an underground battle. This provides little spoiler for the new film, but a great and fun tie-in for kids and collectors alike. The artwork is great and the book is the right price at around $4 retail.